Skinspiration… Our Best Source of Nutrients

by Nicole Webb September 17, 2019

*Disclaimer; All work produced in this skinspiration blog is owned by Nicole Webb, with copyrights to La Beauté Ltd.

Our food has an incredible ability of providing us with nutrients that our body is able to convert and use for an endless range of functions. Real food provides us with a great source of real nutrients. Below is some of the vital nutrients our body needs, and the foods which provide us with the best source of these nutrients. It is important to eat a balanced diet from a variety of sources as each food has its own unique combination of nutritional value to offer you.

“Let food be thy nutrition and nutrition be thy food”

Iron

Absorption of iron from food takes approximately 4 hours and tea or coffee can reduce the absorption. Calcium and cooper are essential for effective absorption of iron, whilst vitamin B supports secretion of stomach acid (HCI) required to dissolve the iron content in food.

Fruit Other Vegetables

Prunes Brown Rice Parsley
Raisins Pumpkin Seeds Beetroot Greens
Dates Sesame & Sunflower Seeds Spinach
Figs Almonds Lettuce
Wholegrain Wheat
Walnuts
Red Meat

Magnesium

Magnesium is needed to support digestion processes together with calcium. Excessive amounts of alcohol can lead to a deficiency in magnesium. Magnesium is necessary for bones and teeth health and promotes a calming nervous system.

Fruit Other Vegetables

Dates Kelp & Cocoa Sweetcorn
Prunes Whole Wheat Beetroot Greens
Raisins Lentils Avocado
Banana Almonds Garlic
Blackberry Soy Beans Potato
Walnuts Leafy Greens
Rye & Brown Rice

Calcium

Calcium is important for strong bones, stabilising blood pressure, blood clotting and acidity, healthy nervous system and protection of sunburn.

Fruit Other Vegetables
Apricots (Dried) Almonds All Leafy Greens
Dates Sesame Seeds Parsley
Raisins Sunflower Seeds Olives
Rye Grain Broad Beans
Milk Broccoli
Yoghurt Cabbage
Cheeses Carrot

Vitamin A

Vitamin A is essential for skin health, vision, fighting infection and its antioxidant properties.
Fruit Other Vegetables

Dates Eggs (Yolk) Carrots (Juice or Cooked)
Apricots Liver Lettuce
Papaya Sunflower Seeds   Parsley
Peaches Fish Oils Sweet Potatoes
Banana    Broccoli
Blackcurrant   Pumpkin
Raspberry Brussel Sprouts
Blueberries   Capsicum
Grapes Sweet Corn
Apples Cabbage
Pears

Vitamin C
Natural sources of vitamin C are better than supplements because the associated nutrients found in food assists in the functions of vitamin C. Vitamin C promotes collagen formation, heals skin, and is an antioxidant and infection fighter.
Fruit Vegetables

Cherries Parsley
All Fresh Berry Fruit Capsicum
All Citrus Fruit Spinach
Blackcurrants Asparagus
Cantaloupe Fresh Herbs
Pineapple Tomatoes
Garlic
Avocado

Vitamin B

Vitamin B is essential for a healthy nervous system, energy production, function of digestive system, healthy skin and hair growth.
Grain/Nuts/Seeds Other Vegetables
Brown Rice Brewers Yeast Powder Mushrooms
Whole Wheat Yoghurt Spinach
Sunflower Seeds Milk Parsley
Pumpkin Seeds Cheese Asparagus
Sesame Seeds Eggs Leafy Greens
Pecans Fish All Green Herbs
Hazelnuts Meat Sprouted Seeds
Walnuts
Almonds
Oats

Zinc

Zinc requires calcium, phosphorous and copper plus vitamin A and B for absorption. Zinc is needed for epidermal tissue support, healing and works in synergy with vitamin A.
Fruit Other Vegetables
Blackcurrants Sesame Seeds Spinach
Bananas Almonds Olives
Peaches Sunflower Seeds Garlic and Onions
Hazelnuts Asparagus
Pumpkin Seeds Artichoke
Whole Wheat Tomatoes
Brewers Yeast Cucumber
Oats Green Beans

Nutrients are essential to your inner health and outer appearance, even if you are lacking in only one area of nutrient it will have an effect on the body as many of them work in a partnership.Get into real food today and ensure you are getting all your nutrients.